Crockpot Pierogi Casserole with Kielbasa
This Crockpot Pierogi Casserole with Kielbasa is the ultimate comfort food! Packed with cheesy, savory pierogies, kielbasa sausage, and a creamy cheese sauce, it’s a hands-off, easy-to-make meal the whole family will love. Perfect for busy days!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3-4 hours on high or 6 hours on low
- Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes (on high) or 6 hours 10 minutes (on low)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 3 packages of Mrs. T’s Cheddar Pierogies
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 (8-ounce) block of cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 pound kielbasa, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Combining Ingredients in Crockpot:
In a 4-6 quart crockpot, combine three cups of chicken broth, the frozen pierogies, sliced kielbasa, and shredded cheddar cheese. Stir to evenly distribute the ingredients. -
Cooking the Casserole:
Set the crockpot to cook on high for 3-4 hours, or alternatively, on low for 6 hours. This slow cooking allows the flavors to meld together, creating a cohesive and flavorful dish. -
Preparing the Cream Cheese Mixture:
About 30 minutes before the cooking time ends, warm the block of cream cheese with the remaining one cup of chicken broth. You can do this in a microwave or on the stovetop. Once warmed, whisk the mixture until smooth and creamy. -
Final Assembly:
Pour the smooth cream cheese mixture into the crockpot, stirring well to combine. Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar cheese over the top. Cover and cook on low for an additional 30 minutes, allowing the cheese to melt and the flavors to meld. -
Serving:
Serve the casserole hot, garnished with sliced green onions if desired for added freshness and a mild crunch.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add some sautéed onions or garlic to the crockpot mixture.
- To make this dish more veggie-packed, consider adding frozen peas or spinach near the end of the cooking time.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, you can use less chicken broth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the casserole
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg